Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Most weeks I perform appraisals for divorce or a marriage dissolution. In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. But then they had to hire me to perform an appraisal. That’s right!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. This is an important question to answer when appraising a property. Thanks for being here!

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released an analysis showing that appraisal values are more likely to fall below the contracted sale price of a home in census tracts with a higher share of Black and Latino households, resulting in an appraisal gap. for those in White tracts, leading to a gap of 5.2%.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

This week I have a bonus article for my appraisal colleagues who are interested in becoming expert appraisal witnesses in eminent domain cases. Appraising property in an eminent domain case requires unique expertise and skills. Appraising property in an eminent domain case requires unique expertise and skills.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 4/11/24 Lindsay Carlisle Event (private) 4/25/24 HomeSmart iCare […] The post Wait, so rates aren’t going down now?

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 8, 2024

It is appraisers who are destroying the message. The seeming destruction of the appraisal profession by the federal government, GSEs and lending stakeholders is a collective action problem. Appraisers are responding to new GSE and lending dictates with reactions based on our own personal well-being. Or so it seems.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In a blog post, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ’s regulator and conservator said it found examples of “overt references to race, ethnicity, and other prohibited bases under federal fair lending laws,” which FHFA said indicate the “continued presence of valuation bias.”.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In most parts of the country, real estate appraiser’s main source of data is the multiple listing service. Let’s talk about three areas of a listing that, when completed accurately, can help appraisers to develop more supportable opinions of value. An appraiser may miss that sale through no fault of their own.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 10, 2023

The article titled “FHFA Data Fueling Looks into Appraisal Bias” was in the Inside Mortgage Finance Publications e-newsletter on 4/06/23. According to aggregate statistics from the Uniform Appraisal Dataset released by the FHFA, roughly 57% of appraisals were above the contract price in 2021.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares some tips. To ensure that all parties are in agreement, you should compose contracts for all contractors and clients you do business with. You might write and revise these contracts in Word, but once they’re done, you should use a Word-to-PDF converter. Obtain the right qualifications.

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 4, 2024

As long as the new normal is reporting the appraiser when you don’t like the value continues, why bother? In today’s new and unimproved appraisal atmosphere, any appraiser that does not “hit the number” is open to detrimental consequences. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 24, 2024

8 Common Violations Made by Appraisers By Dan Bradley When it comes to appraisal non-compliance with USPAP, certain violations are, unfortunately, somewhat common… I have compiled this list based on many years of personal experience as a reviewer and a state regulator, as well as feedback I have received from other states’ enforcement agencies.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 25, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the different factors that determine the size of a dumpster needed for a kitchen demo and remodel project, provide recommendations to get a 6-yard dumpster and explain how to choose a reputable commercial dumpster rental company. And thank you dear reader for visiting the Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 01/31/24 Joel Wright & Mike Gobbi Event 9am (on Zoom here) 02/01/24 Gateway Event (private) 2/09/24 PCAR WCR Event […] The post The spring housing market is waking up & random stats first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 16, 2022

The first step in determining what kind of home you can afford to purchase is having an accurate appraisal. An appraisal is the estimated value of a home that is based on an inspection. If you’re in the greater Cleveland area, contact Jamie Owen, a state-certified residential real estate appraiser at Aspen Appraisal Services.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 18, 2023

I just appraised a home in Parma with forty-three offers in four days. And I found sales that supported the contract price that had sold within the past month. But when appraising properties, I am seeing many homes sell much faster. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? By McKissock As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” A few sample appraiser comments: “I am capable of determining the adjustments without any software.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? First and foremost, Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that we are to: “analyze all agreements of sale.” Answers a lot of appraiser questions.

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JMV Lending

MAY 16, 2024

Whenever an appraisal comes in under contract price, we work quickly to consider all options with both agents and buyers, and we can usually resolve appraisal issues within a day if everyone is responsive. The post Low Appraisals – 6 Options When Appraisals Come In Low appeared first on JVM Lending.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative Excerpts: In reality, appraisers have a great story to tell, but we have a long way to go to refocus the terribly flawed “appraiser bias” narrative onto facts and science. Industry groups should also step up to support appraisers. It is human nature.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. For appraisals required to be Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) compliant, you must indicate the type of sale for the transaction.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The real scourge of what’s been happening to appraisers for the past 5 years (yes, it started prior to the last election) has been revealed by Mr. Isaac Peck, in this article. Yes, it’s a ‘sales promotion’ but it contains critical information appraisers need to know about. Racial Bias in Real Estate: Is it the Appraisers’ Fault?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 27, 2021

Who needs an appraiser when one has cash? There is a lot of information that an appraisal can provide, which can be helpful to lenders and homeowners. However, anyone can hire an appraiser to appraise a home. Appraisals provide information that can be helpful to the lender, and the buyer, in deciding about buying a home.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 19, 2021

…how to prevent a low appraisal in the first place… As real estate brokers in New York City, many buyers ask us what options exist if the appraised value comes below the contract’s purchase price. We explain how the appraisal rebuttal process works and how to prevent a low appraisal in the first place.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to specialize in luxury home appraisals or you’re simply reading up on the latest market trends, you may want to pay attention to areas where luxury homes are in high demand. I have been thinking for a while about including appraising luxury homes, since my subscribers like to read about them.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price. When an appraiser’s opinion of value is below the contract price, that’s when the carping begins. They just look at the number. .

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. Similarly, while not identical, appraisers generally use the cited sources above to identify the physical characteristics of comparable sales in their appraisals.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re not an appraiser, if you are trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric. Last year, I appraised a home for a homeowner. Contrary to popular belief, good appraisers do not magically appraise homes at their contract price simply to rubber-stamp a sales price.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

Why an Organized Workfile is Your Best Defense By Craig Capilla Excerpts: We all know that the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) set the baseline for what must be included in a workfile. Still, all too many appraisers seek only to meet that minimum standard and little more. Newer appraisers are lucky.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

And, of course, we appraisers have our views of what a home is worth. . In most areas that I appraise in, which is reflective of most parts of the country right now, as soon as a home is listed, within days, and sometimes hours, many bids are made. Then, the appraiser comes out. THE APPRAISER’S VIEW.

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JMV Lending

JANUARY 20, 2021

Whenever an appraisal comes in under contract price, we work quickly to consider all options with both agents and buyers, and we can usually resolve appraisal issues within a day if everyone is responsive. Below are five of the options available when an appraisal comes in under contract price. Rebut the appraisal.

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Movoto

APRIL 8, 2024

This is a legally binding agreement between the buyer and seller that helps ensure the sale will be completed according to the contract’s outlined conditions. Real estate purchase contracts come into play to protect both parties and move the sale forward, helping prevent either party from wasting the other’s time and money.

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Padove Appraisal Service

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Many people’s experiences with real estate appraisals are limited to mortgage applications. The appraiser is usually selected, and the report ordered through the lender. The task of selecting an appraiser for purposes such as estate planning and settlement, divorce, tax appeal, etc.,

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. For many years I appraised in the nearby city of Berkeley, CA. Worth reading. A good summary. Many people don’t like them.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether you’re a seasoned appraiser or new to the field, having a better understanding of rural properties is essential for providing credible appraisals. Well written.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 1, 2022

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals. adjective.

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